Families considering a private high school experience for their children have different factors weighing into the decision, whether it’s small class size, faith-based curriculum or access to honors and AP courses, among others. Suburban Family has collected several of the most requested statistics from local private high schools for this report card, including tuition, total enrollment and student-to-teacher ratio. However, numbers don’t always tell the whole story of a school’s impact, so you’ll find fellow parent perspectives as well. Rest assured, no matter where your children end up, they are in good hands.
Archmere Academy
ArchmereAcademy.com
TUITION, PER YEAR: $29,700
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ATTENDING 4-YEAR COLLEGES: 100%
STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 9:1
NUMBER OF AP CLASSES OFFERED: 24
NUMBER OF HONORS CLASSES OFFERED: 16
STUDENT ENROLLMENT: 515
“Looking back on our decision to send our three kids to Archmere, the most influential factor was not only the beautiful spacious campus, the learning-centric spaces and ornate buildings, nor all the advanced technology for learning—it was the faculty staff. Their impact is so often witnessed daily in our children’s education and personal development.” - Jin Kim, parent
Holy Cross Preparatory Academy
HCPrep.org
TUITION, PER YEAR: $10,900
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ATTENDING 4-YEAR COLLEGES: 99%
STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 13:1
NUMBER OF AP CLASSES OFFERED: 13
NUMBER OF HONORS CLASSES OFFERED: 24
STUDENT ENROLLMENT: 259
“Our family chose HCPA for its welcoming, family-oriented community, with teachers that are invested in students’ success. In addition, block scheduling prepares for the reality of college course demands and the dual college credit program affords students the ability to earn college credits at a fraction of the cost.” - Angela Cellucci, parent
Padua Academy
PaduaAcademy.org
TUITION, PER YEAR: $15,700
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ATTENDING 4-YEAR COLLEGES: 98%
NUMBER OF AP CLASSES OFFERED: 17
NUMBER OF HONORS CLASSES OFFERED: 26
STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 12:1
STUDENT ENROLLMENT: 481
“When our daughter entered Padua, she was shy, unsure of the direction she wanted to go and she lacked confidence. A couple years later she uses her voice and has passion in giving back to the community. She took a business elective at Padua and found a subject area that she loved. The love for business has now led her down a path to go to Babson College, one of the best business schools in the country. This was all made possible because of the supportive faculty and staff at Padua.” - parent
Paul VI High School
PVIHS.org
TUITION, PER YEAR: $11,120
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ATTENDING 4-YEAR COLLEGES: 91%
NUMBER OF AP CLASSES OFFERED: 20
NUMBER OF HONORS CLASSES OFFERED: 18
STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 14:1
STUDENT ENROLLMENT: 1,006
“A superior high school education must also foster faith and self-confidence. Paul VI has played a big role in our children’s growth; they have become wonderful young adults. Ask any of them, ‘How do you like Paul VI?’ the answer is always ‘I love it!’” - Mary and Paul Bakey, parents
Moorestown Friends School
MFriends.org
TUITION, PER YEAR: $33,200
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ATTENDING 4-YEAR COLLEGES: 98%
NUMBER OF HONORS/AP CLASSES OFFERED: 50
STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 7:1
STUDENT ENROLLMENT: 283
“Our children have flourished at MFS thanks to the dedicated faculty and staff who provide great academic, social and emotional support. Students are able to take advantage of so many opportunities at MFS, some of which may not be available at a larger school. Kids learn to be good students and, more importantly, good people.” - parent
The King’s Christian School
TKCS.org
TUITION, PER YEAR: $11,100
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ATTENDING 4-YEAR COLLEGES: 95%
STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 15:1
NUMBER OF AP CLASSES OFFERED: 6
NUMBER OF HONORS CLASSES OFFERED: 3 per year
STUDENT ENROLLMENT: 125
“The King’s Christian School provides my children with an excellent balance of academic rigor and strong, moral guidance in a vibrant and structured environment that prepares them for future leadership. In a swiftly changing world, the King’s faculty and staff furnish parents with an invaluable partnership in shepherding our children.” - Melinda Heppard, parent
Published (and copyrighted) in Suburban Family Magazine, Volume 12, Issue 7 (October 2021).
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